John Hodges Discusses Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms"

A Most Excellent Lecture You've Got to See and Hear

A few years ago John Mason Hodges from the Center for Western Studies in Memphis, Tennessee was here for our Bach Lectures and Psalm Tap Church Music Colloquium. He gave a wonderful lecture outlining and overviewing Leonard Bernstein’s work, Chichester Psalms. Our Jubilate Deo Summer Music Camp high school participants in 9th-12th grade are going to be performing this great work on July 2 in the closing camp concert. I recommend any and all watch this to either get excited to sing this or get excited to hear it live in West Monroe, Louisiana.

On Words & Music: Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms

No, Really. You have to watch it!

In case you are not yet moved. John Hodges is able to inspire and aid the casual listener to understand music better. He studied orchestral conducting with Leonard Bernstein. So, now you have to check out this lecture. I’ve trimmed it down to 46 minutes in this video on YouTube.